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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.53, 19.91 and 14.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.53, 19.91 and 14.51 is: 19.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.53 : 19.91 = 14.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.53/19.91 = 14.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.53x = 19.91 × 14.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.53x = 288.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288.89/14.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.88

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